I have a Grande Punto Van as a company car and since some of the parts are the same with the Abarth i thought to share my problem here and see if i can get any help.

Its been a while that the gears are not working properly. Sometimes they get stiff so i cant select first gear and reverse. Reverse is really bad though.
Two days ago i had trouble while driving and i had to stop the car. The gear wire had snapped and the gears were so stiff i couldnt select any of them.
I thought that was causing it but it looks like it was only another problem. Im thinking it might be clutch problems but im not too sure as its working okay and its not showing any bad signs.
Another thing might be the clutch pump. But im not sure.

I feel the gears are not normal as they get quite stiff from time to time and selecting reverse is a nightmare. I am being forced to turn off the car put reverse and then start the car again.

Any of you have experienced the same problem or know whats causing it?

I would really appreciate if i got some tips.

Thanks,

Shant

So have you renewed the gear change cables?

If you have and they are adjusted correctly then the clutch would be next on the list.

Does the clutch free off the drive when depressed ie. does it drag?

Where is the bite point, on the floor or up high?

As it's hydraulic and self adjusting, apart from bleeding, unless something is loose or leaking then it's replacement parts

So have you renewed the gear change cables?

If you have and they are adjusted correctly then the clutch would be next on the list.

Does the clutch free off the drive when depressed ie. does it drag?

Where is the bite point, on the floor or up high?

As it's hydraulic and self adjusting, apart from bleeding, unless something is loose or leaking then it's replacement parts

I have renewed the gear wire (not sure how exactly its called in English. It might indeed be the gear cable)

Clutch feels normal and it bite very quick. As soon as i release the clutch it bites. Thats why im thinking it might not be the clutch and something else 

Im guessing that the clutch pump might need to be replaced maybe? 

Sounds like the synchromesh is toast mate

I hope its not something expensive to fix 

The part is normally pence, it's the labour that'll cost

Anyway if it's a company car it's the company's problem

Yes but the company is mine so i am going to pay for it  lol

Nahh i dont think i would want to change it at least at the moment. I will have a better look with my mechanic and see. We might find a solution